ViewMate - Image Archive, Image 113535 - Translation - Tombstone - USA - Maspeth - Merinovich


	The Genealogical Research Division of

About Mission Our Team Get Involved Learn more about our organizational leadership, mission, and values. There are numerous opportunities to get involved yourself! Research Search All Records Country & Topical Databases Holocaust Database Burial Registry (JOWBR) Cemetery Discovery Project Memorial & Plaques Database Shul Records America Family Trees (FTJP) Sephardic Text Search Search millions of records from around the globe, including more than 4 million records related to the Holocaust, and more than 4.2 million burial records. Records are continually added each month - check back often for new information! Discover Blog Town Finder (Communities Database) Yizkor Books KehilaLinks Regional/Topical Research Divisions JewishGen Press Publications Discover your ancestral town, explore geographic/regional based sections of the JewishGen site (Research Divisions), and explore what daily life was like for your ancestors - and what we can learn from them today. Learn Online Classes Search Methodologies & Research Advice Student Program in Poland Peter and Mary Kalikow Center Enhance your research with online classes and dozens of helpful articles. University students can apply for the Bennett & Robin Greenspan L'dor V'dor Legacy Program, and those "out of school" can help preserve Jewish Heritage in Poland with unique study & volunteer experiences. Connect Family Finder Discussion Group Jewish Genealogy Portal ViewMate Success Stories Yahrzeit reminders Connect with tens of thousands of other JewishGen members via the Family Finder, Discussion Group, Facebook Group, and ViewMate. It's a great way to share success, ask questions, and stay informed of the happenings throughout the Jewish genealogical community. Donate General Support Specific Projects Planned Giving Wall of Honor The JewishGen site is offered as a free public resource. However, it costs a lot of money to maintain and expand our services. If you are in a position to do so, please consider a contribution today - your support will make a difference!

Information

Picture

Question

Category: Translation - Tombstone
Approval Date: 2/4/2026 3:46 PM
Family Surname: Merinovich
Country: USA
Town: Maspeth
Date of Image: 1936

Click the picture to enlarge

Translation please

Response

2/4/2026 6:57 PM

Here lies

our dear mother, Mrs.

RIVKA daughter of Reb Yaakov

She passed away 7 Tevet 5697

May her soul be bound up in the bond of life.
--------------------------------------------
Rivka is Hebrew for Rebecca.

'Reb' is an honorific; it does not mean rabbi.

Yaakov (YAH-ah-cove) is Jacob.

2/5/2026 8:05 AM

Hi Lynn,

I used Gemini.ai with a Hebrew Headstone Helper transcription/translation prompt to work on this headstone for you.

Just a heads up - this is AI-assisted, so please double-check it against any human translations you might have! I'd like to hear how it compares.

Quick reminder: AI is a helpful assistant, but YOU'RE the expert here. Always verify the results - think of this as a starting point, not the final answer!

Want to try it yourself? You'll need:
- A chatbot, I recommend try Gemini 3.0 first.
- Your [image/text/document]
- Add any context you have (names, dates, places - whatever you know!)

The prompt is in the chat so you can use it on other documents too. Give it a try and let me know how it works for you!
Link to chat: https://gemini.google.com/share/b1bb6d345d2b

Regards,
Arthur
Naples, FL

Hebrew Headstone Helper FB
AI Chatbot Prompt Writing For Genealogy
954-328-3559 WhatsApp, FaceTime, Cell US, Zooms
genresearch13@yahoo.com

Jewish Genealogy SIG Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/hellojewishgen

Genealogical Arthur Bio https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SG4iPnSgmyDQHHMgc494hxhWIdmeXJCS9l8YkRoEsnc/edit?usp=sharing

Hebrew Headstone Helper FB Page Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/523592950038492

ViewMate Posting VM 113535

Submitted by Lynn Mccarron

Learn more about our organizational leadership, mission, and values. There are numerous opportunities to get involved yourself!

Search millions of records from around the globe, including more than 4 million records related to the Holocaust, and more than 4.2 million burial records. Records are continually added each month - check back often for new information!

Discover your ancestral town, explore geographic/regional based sections of the JewishGen site (Research Divisions), and explore what daily life was like for your ancestors - and what we can learn from them today.

Enhance your research with online classes and dozens of helpful articles. University students can apply for the Bennett & Robin Greenspan L'dor V'dor Legacy Program, and those "out of school" can help preserve Jewish Heritage in Poland with unique study & volunteer experiences.

Connect with tens of thousands of other JewishGen members via the Family Finder, Discussion Group, Facebook Group, and ViewMate. It's a great way to share success, ask questions, and stay informed of the happenings throughout the Jewish genealogical community.

The JewishGen site is offered as a free public resource. However, it costs a lot of money to maintain and expand our services. If you are in a position to do so, please consider a contribution today - your support will make a difference!

ViewMate Posting VM 113535

Submitted by Lynn Mccarron